Engineer - Facilities / Construction Project Management
About The Position
GlobalFoundries is seeking a motivated, technically curious entry-level Facilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, reliability, and improvement of critical facility systems that enable semiconductor manufacturing, as well as construction project management. The role is intended for an entry-level engineer with experience who wants to develop expertise in industrial utility systems, manufacturing operations, and construction project management. The Facilities Engineer works with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and construction project teams to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective facility systems. These systems may include ultrapure water and chemical distribution systems, building mechanical systems, HVAC, central utility plant equipment, wastewater treatment systems, and other manufacturing utilities. The position offers hands-on exposure to troubleshooting, process monitoring, capital projects, system optimization, engineering analysis, and continuous improvement in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The engineer also develops technical and professional skills while supporting equipment upgrades, installations, commissioning, system planning, and infrastructure improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering program, such as Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Civil, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
- 1 to 2 years of engineering experience and/or construction project management, including internships, co-op programs, research projects, or manufacturing experience.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn complex technical systems and processes.
- Self-motivation and desire to develop technical expertise.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to support continuous manufacturing operations during occasional off-hours as required.
- Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators when necessary.
- Ability to access facility equipment areas, mechanical spaces, and utility system installations.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, laboratory, research, or manufacturing experience.
- Exposure to industrial utility systems, process equipment, HVAC, water treatment, chemical processes, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, PI, or similar software.
- Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Basic knowledge of project management practices.
- Interest in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities engineering, and construction project management.
Responsibilities
- Support the safe operation and reliability of facility utility systems and infrastructure.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment and system performance issues using engineering fundamentals and data analysis.
- Monitor system performance, operating parameters, capacity utilization, and equipment reliability.
- Analyze process and equipment data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and potential reliability concerns.
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action development.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction.
- Assist with engineering studies, experiments, and system optimization projects.
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and standardize work practices.
- Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.
- Create, update, and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, equipment specifications, and design drawings.
- Learn and apply reliability, process engineering, and project management principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Support development of preventive maintenance and operational strategies to improve system performance.
- Participate in system capacity planning and long-range infrastructure planning activities.
- Use engineering software, data systems, and visualization tools to evaluate system performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, facilities operations, Environmental, Health and Safety, vendors, and contractors.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Participate in engineering reviews, project meetings, and training activities.
- Complete technical and professional development assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
